Howard University Offers Three New Degree Programs in Communications
There will be a new bachelor's degree program in media, journalism, and film and another new degree program in strategic, legal, and management communications. A new doctoral program is also planned.
Tuskegee University President Shows the Value of the Nation’s HBCUs
Dr. Gilbert Rochon defends historically Black colleges and universities against critics who say they should no longer exist.
Tennessee State’s 97-Year-Old Cheerleader
Burnece Walker Burnson, who was a cheerleader in 1934-35, returned to the sidelines at a recent homecoming football game.
Jackson State University Opens a New Preschool Teaching Laboratory Facility
The new center will serve as a preschool childhood teaching laboratory for educators, college students, and child care providers.
Hampton University Offers New Degree Program in Liberal Arts With Several Concentrations
The concentrations include international studies, law and justice, music management, urban studies, recreation and tourism, community and social services, and emergency and disaster management.
A Drop in Enrollments Puts Fort Valley State University in a Financial Bind
President Larry Rivers has announced that the university needs to make $3.8 million in budget cuts to make up for a 400-student enrollment drop and a 5 percent cut in state appropriations.
Tuskegee University Establishes a Foundation to Foster Research
The new foundation is headed by Matthew Jenkins, CEO of SDD Enterprises, who holds a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Tuskegee and is a former member of the board of trustees.
Florida A&M University Adds a Facilities Management Degree Program
The university states that the new facilities management program is the only one of its kind in the state of Florida and the only program at a historically Black college or university.
Texas Southern University Suspends Its Marching Band After Alleged Hazing Incident
The Ocean of Soul marching band was suspended after allegations that one section of the band engaged in a a hazing incident.
New Study Abroad Program for Students at 11 HBCUs
Blacks make up about 12 percent of all undergraduate student enrollments in American higher education, but they are less than 5 percent of the students who participate in study abroad programs.
Jackson State University Launches Its Own Sports Broadcasting Network
A new sports broadcasting network that will allow alumni and other fans of the university's sports teams to watch action on television and over the internet.
Two HBCUs Sign Business Degree Agreement
Students who complete an associate's degree at Southern University Shreveport can transfer to the bachelor's degree in business program at Grambling State University.
Oakwood University Establishes a Leadership Academy
The academy is now aimed at middle-level employees of the university in an effort to prepare them for leadership roles but it may be expanded to include programs for the local community.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore to Hold a Regional Spelling Bee
The university is the only HBCU among the 17 colleges and universities that sponsor qualifying events for the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Oakwood University Offers Healthy Dining Options
Oakwood University, the historically Black educational institution in Huntsville, Alabama, claims to operate the only vegetarian/vegan cafeteria at any of the nation's 105 HBCUs.
Five HBCUs Participating in the Global Entrepreneurship Initiative
Alabama State University, Prairie View A&M University, St. Augustine College, Paine College and North Carolina Central University are involved in the UNCF project.
Hazing Problems Continue to Plague HBCUs
New allegations have been raised against a dance group at Florida A&M University and the marching band at Clark Atlanta University.
Fort Valley State Opens the State Animal Facility for Emergencies
It is the only facility in the state of Georgia that has been established specifically to serve as a home for animals that have lost their homes due to natural disasters.
Virginia State University Gives Students a Head Start for College
The university will offer college-level courses at no cost to juniors and seniors in high schools in two additional school districts. Students will earn both high school and college credits.
A Reprieve for St. Paul’s College
The college will retain its accreditation as a federal court reviews the decision by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to revoke it.
New Bachelor’s Degree Program at Southern University
Students will have the option to choose one of five separate concentrations for a degree in interdisciplinary studies within the College of Education.
Cheyney University Begins Work on New Science Center
The 43,000-square-foot facility will house classrooms and research programs in biotechnology, health, mathematic applications, and computer-based system development.
Tennessee State University Embroiled in Controversy
Jane Davis, chair of the faculty senate, was taken into custody in handcuffs for disorderly conduct during a meeting of senators and the university administration.
Tuskegee University Looks to the Future
Faculty and staff at Tuskegee University in Alabama recently convened for the annual All University Conference to discuss the future of the iconic historically Black educational institution.
Department of Education Awards Major Grants to HBCU Graduate Institutions
Five historically Black graduate institutions will receive funding in excess of $26 million.
The University of the District Columbia Looks to the Future
The board of trustees plans to present a plan for the "right-sizing" of the university to the mayor and city council by October 1.
Shaw University Students Gain Access to the Duke Divinity School Library
A reciprocal agreement will allow students at Duke Divinity School of Shaw University to access the library resources at the other institution.
Tougaloo College Enters the Television Business
The college has purchased a commercial television station that is affiliated with MyNetworkTV and is broadcast over the area's major cable systems.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Wins Circle of Excellence Fundraising Award
Sixty-five colleges and universities were honored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, but the University of Maryland Eastern Shore was the only HBCU on the list.
HBCU Agrees to Accept Transfer Nursing Students From Hubei University in China
Students will complete two years of study at Hubei University in Wuhan City, China. They will then transfer to Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina to complete their bachelor's degree program in nursing.
Pork Taken Off the Menu at Paul Quinn College
The college's president believes that a college education should include information on a healthy lifestyle.
Checking Up on the Status of Online Degree Programs at HBCUs
The Howard University survey found 23 HBCUs that offered fully online degree programs. Eleven HBCUs offered master's degree programs and four have online doctoral programs.
Florida A&M University Opens the Rural Diversity Healtcare Center in Crestview
The new center is focused on producing graduates who will be committed to serving the healthcare needs of people in rural areas of the Florida Panhandle.
Battle to Save the Oldest Building on the Campus of Norfolk State University
About 30 percent of all classes at Norfolk State University are taught in G.W.C Brown Hall, which was named after one of the university's founders.
Fayetteville State Partners With the U.S. Coast Guard
Students at Fayetteville State will be able to participate in research projects with Coast Guard personnel.
Southern University of New Orleans Makes Cuts to Offset State Budget Reductions
Chancellor Victor Ukpolo states the university "will not only survive this difficult period, but rebound stronger than ever."
